Categories: Age 10-13 years, All FKB Books, Applied Science, Fantasy, Fluent English, Grade 4 to Grade 6, Kanika G, Older Children
Tania writes a fantasy story inspired by a science article. Sonia’s journey on an emotional roller-coaster as Tania skillfully weaves the plot through curiosity, fear, relief, hope, excitement, anger and so much more, leaves her with a lot to think about. Tania’s dramatic narration, and the little discussions between the sisters add to the charm …
Categories: Age 10-13 years, All FKB Books, Fluent English, Grade 4 to Grade 6, Kinara Goyal, Non-Fiction, Older Children, Science
This book explores the world of secret messages, encryption and the battle of wits between coders and codebreakers. Through simple and fun examples that can double as games, the book illustrates the key concepts of cryptography, before summarising modern encryption techniques. The book also delves into the history of cryptography focusing on the often overlooked …
Categories: Age 10-13 years, Age 6-9 years, All FKB Books, Animals, biology, Children, Fluent English, Grade 4 to Grade 6, Kahani Goyal, Nature, Non-Fiction, Science
Koala bears are marsupials from Australia with fascinating characteristics. Unfortunately, these cute and cuddly creatures are also in grave danger from loss of habitat and disease, and they need our help. Can a new vaccine save the Koalas from a deadly disease that has infected almost all of them? Find out this and more about …
Categories: Age 10-13 years, All FKB Books, Dinosaurs, Fluent English, Grade 4 to Grade 6, Older Children, Public Domain, Science
In this playful, surprising tale, a savvy young witch keeps her own interests in mind as she negotiates with a scarecrow who owns some pumpkins that the witch and her cronies want to carve on Halloween. A win-win deal depends on her finding out what the reticent pumpkin really wants in exchange. Based on grownup, win-win research! Stimulating …
Categories: Age 10-13 years, All FKB Books, Animals, birds, Emotions, Fluent English, Grade 4 to Grade 6, Grade 7+, Older Children
In a sentence, it’s Ugly Duckling meets Puff the Magic Dragon and Toy Story, all hitching a ride on Old Man and the Sea’s boat, captained by Dr. Phil and a fortune cookie, sailing an emotional sea healing a badly broken heart, while in the process instilling a smidge of closure to anyone who’s ever …
If you keep a secret, there’s a reason. It is usually to protect yourself or someone else. This story explores the issues of secret-keeping and the consequences that can arise. Quote about the book: “This cautionary tale shows how a simple mistake ends up being blown into a police matter where the accused is innocent, …
This is the number 3 book in the Happy Maths series, where children can learn about maths from a series of stories that convert maths problems into fun adventures. Book 3 in the series deals with measurements. Sample Text from Happy Maths 3 Sankhya and Ganith have been learning a lot of things in their …